Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 38 Question of Palestine, published in 2020.

What other versions does this mandate have?

29 versions · 1996–2025

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/80/72

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2025	A/RES/80/72	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine	3,264	61%Compare
2024	A/RES/79/81	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine	3,242	68%Compare
2022	A/RES/77/25	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine	2,260	99%Compare
2021	A/RES/76/10	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine	2,264	93%Compare
2020	A/RES/75/22	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine	2,167	99%Compare

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

21 reports · 2001–2021

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2021	A/76/299 S/2021/749	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/75/22
2020	A/75/195 S/2020/834	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/74/11
2019	A/74/333	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/73/19
2018	A/73/346	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/72/14
2017	A/72/368	Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine report of the Secretary-General	A/RES/71/23

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 subjects

Israel Negotiation Palestine Question Palestinians Peacemaking Settlement Policy Territories Occupied by Israel

What’s in this document?

22 operative paragraphs

Reiterates its call for the achievement, without delay, of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, including Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map,⁸ and an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967, including of East Jerusalem, and reaffirms in this regard its unwavering support, in accordance with international law, for the two-State solution of Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security within recognized borders, based on the pre-1967 borders;

⁸S/2003/529, annex.

Stresses the need to urgently exert collective efforts to launch credible negotiations on all final status issues in the Middle East peace process based on the long-standing terms of reference and clear parameters and within the time frame specified by the Quartet in its statement of 21 September 2010, and calls once more for the intensification of efforts by the parties, including through meaningful negotiations, with the support of the international community, towards the conclusion of a final just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement;

Calls for the timely convening of an international conference in Moscow, as envisioned by the Security Council in its resolution 1850 (2008), for the advancement and acceleration of the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement;

Stresses that compliance with and respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, is a cornerstone of peace and security in the region;

Calls upon both parties to act responsibly and in compliance with international law and their previous agreements and obligations, in both their policies and actions, in order to, with the support of the Quartet and other interested parties, urgently reverse negative trends, including all measures taken on the ground that are contrary to international law, and create the conditions necessary for a credible political horizon and the advancement of peace efforts;

Calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to comply strictly with its obligations under international law and to cease all of its measures that are contrary to international law, including all unilateral actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, that are aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Territory, and thus at prejudging the final outcome of peace negotiations, and recalls in this regard the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of land by force and therefore the illegality of the annexation of any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, which constitutes a breach of international law, undermines the viability of the two-State solution and challenges the prospects for the achievement of a peaceful settlement and of just, lasting and comprehensive peace;

Stresses the need, in particular, for an immediate halt to all settlement activities, land confiscation and home demolitions, for the pursuit of measures to ensure accountability and for the release of prisoners and an end to arbitrary arrests and detentions;

Also stresses the need for respect for and preservation of the territorial unity, contiguity and integrity of all the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem;

Further stresses the need for an immediate and complete cessation of all acts of violence, including military attacks, destruction and acts of terror, as well as all acts of provocation and incitement;

Reaffirms its commitment, in accordance with international law, to the two-State solution of Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security within recognized borders, based on the pre-1967 borders;

Underscores in this regard the affirmation by the Security Council in its resolution 2334 (2016) of its determination to examine practical ways and means to secure the full implementation of its relevant resolutions;

Calls for:

The withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem;

The realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, primarily the right to self-determination and the right to their independent State;

A just resolution of the problem of Palestine refugees in conformity with its resolution 194 (III) of 11 December 1948;

Calls upon all States, consistent with their obligations under the Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions, inter alia:

Not to recognize any changes to the pre-1967 borders, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations, including by ensuring that agreements with Israel do not imply recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territories occupied by Israel in 1967;

To distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967;

Not to render aid or assistance to illegal settlement activities, including not to provide Israel with any assistance to be used specifically in connection with settlements in the occupied territories, in line with Security Council resolution 465 (1980) of 1 March 1980;

To respect and ensure respect for international law, in all circumstances, including through measures of accountability, consistent with international law;

Urges all States and the United Nations to continue and expedite the provision of economic, humanitarian and technical assistance to the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Government during this critical period in order to help to alleviate the serious humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, which is dire in the Gaza Strip, to rehabilitate the Palestinian economy and infrastructure and to support the development and strengthening of Palestinian institutions and Palestinian State-building efforts in preparation for independence;

Requests the Secretary-General, including through his Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, to continue his efforts with the parties concerned, and in consultation with the Security Council, including with regard to the reporting required pursuant to resolution 2334 (2016), towards the attainment of a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the promotion of peace in the region and to submit to the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session a report on these efforts and on developments on this matter.

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